thawing of snow; thaw; thaw (in relations)
father's side of family; paternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
mixture of fact and fiction; half-truth
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
as it is; plain (truth); bare; undisguised; unvarnished; unexaggerated
hard to please; difficult; particular; bad-tempered; in a bad mood; displeased
to send back; to refer back
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
one's daily milieu; neighbourhood; neighborhood; zone of life; sphere of life
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
to cite as an example; to refer to; to quote
to end without incident; to not turn into something serious
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
stubbornly; firmly; determinedly; obstinately; resolutely; adamantly
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
bathroom antechamber; dressing room; sink area; changing room (at a bathhouse, swimming pool, etc.)
hand-me-down; food offering to the gods; leftovers; trip from Kyoto to the provinces
shrill; strident; sharp (pain, e.g. headache, earache); ice-cold; very cold
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
to spend a night together
slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); suddenly (appearing, coming out, etc.); distractedly; absentmindedly
healthy; sound; wholesome
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
afterwards; at a later time; later on; after some time
in range; within the limits (of ...); within (a) range
tacit approval; tacit permission; connivance; acquiescence; toleration; overlooking
fair; fair ball; fair (event)
good (place to leave off); convenient
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
to mix; to stir; to blend
after a bath; after taking a bath; large towel used after taking a bath; yukata worn after taking a bath
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
to care for someone; to look after someone
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
entertainment; amusement; fun
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
inheritance; something given or received
to be dependable; to be reliable